Parents know to take their children to the doctor when they aren’t feeling well, but pediatrician visits are also important when your child is healthy, these are known as well-child visits. Routine doctor’s visits give your child access to the broadest range of care, which can help promote healthy growth and development. At PrimaryPlus with locations throughout the region including Ashland, KY; South Shore, KY; Vanceburg, KY; Tollesboro, KY; Flemingsburg, KY; Maysville, KY; and Augusta, KY. 

First and foremost, regular visits to the doctor’s office are essential for promoting disease prevention. Your child’s medical provider will keep your little one up-to-date with all of their immunizations to prevent potentially serious illnesses. 

Your child’s pediatric team also monitors their growth to ensure healthy development. In addition to physical development, you can ask the professionals questions about social behaviors to confirm your child is hitting all of the important milestones as they grow. During annual physicals, the medical team can also assess for warning signs of conditions, like scoliosis, which are treated most effectively when caught early.

Lastly, regular exams give you the opportunity to take a team-oriented approach to your child’s wellness. If you have any concerns about key areas of health, such as diet, sleep, and exercise, your child’s routine exams are the perfect time to discuss them. With both you and your child’s doctor working side by side to promote healthy development, your child will have the strongest possible support network. Your communication with the pediatrician also helps your child establish a trusted relationship with his/her doctor. 

Children three years and older should be visiting their pediatrician for routine checkups annually, with more frequent visits needed for younger toddlers and babies. To schedule an appointment call the PrimaryPlus locations nearest you or visit our website to see our list of services and clinic sites.  PrimaryPlus has three locations that feature pediatric providers including PrimaryPlus-South Shore, PrimaryPlus-Ashland and PrimaryPlus-Vanceburg.  All their locations offer Family Health Services and care for children of all ages.  PrimaryPlus is ALWAYS WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS.